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Weekly Activities
Sunday Open House
Every Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Our Sunday programs are open to people to explore and learn more about Buddhism. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Please CLICK HERE for Sunday Dharma Talk related info.
Dharma talk
11:00 – 12:30pm
Lunch Offering & Announcement
12:30 – 1:00pm
Vegetarian Lunch ($5 donation requested)
1:00 – 1:45pm
Chanting Service
2:00 – 4:00pm
Monday Evening Chanting
Every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Devotional chanting of Amitabha Buddha’s name.
Bodhisattva Precept Recitation Ritual every last Monday of each month.
Every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Tuesday Evening Sitting
Every Tuesday, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
All who have previous experience in meditation are welcome. Activities include sitting and walking meditations, yoga exercises, chanting of the Heart Sutra, and group discussions of Chan Master Sheng Yen’s books.
Thursday Evening Tai Chi Moving Meditation
Every Thursday, 7:30pm to 9:00 pm
Experience the great depth of Chan practice through the combination of Ta-chi with Chan meditation.
The modern people are often busy, stressed and tense. Tai Chi Moving Meditation helps to unify and ease the body and mind.
Moreover, it is an expedient to improve physical health.
Fee: $80 for 16 classes or $25 per month
[ First class is free for newcomers. All levels are welcome! ]
Please call 718-592-6593 for registration.
Instructor: David Ngo
法鼓八式動禪
為了讓緊張忙碌的現代人，能夠簡便地享受禪法的奧妙，法鼓山聖嚴法師依據多年的實修體驗，將禪修心法融入運動中，發展出「法鼓八式動禪」。「法鼓八式動禪」是一套不拘時間、不拘地點，而且簡單易學、有益身心的「動中禪」。只要能勤加練習，在行、住、坐、臥之中，都能以動禪的修行方式，清楚享受身心放鬆的感覺，讓人安定自在。
法鼓八式動禪除了具有健身的效果外，還能調心，幫助人們將散亂心轉為專心，並進而達到身心合一。勤加練習後，可應用在生活中，時時放鬆、放下身心。